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2nd Yankees minor leaguer tests positive for coronavirus

TAMPA, Fla. - A second New York Yankees minor leaguer has tested positive for the new coronavirus, a person familiar with the diagnosis told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on conditi...

Mar 17, 2020

UFC lightweight John Makdessi forced to ponder Brazil loss in self-isolation

After losing a fight Saturday some 7,300 kilometres away before an empty arena in Brasilia, UFC lightweight John (The Bull) Makdessi is back home in Montreal - in self-isolation. "I'm under (self) qua...

Mar 17, 2020

Virus forces French Open to September, juggling tennis year

The French Open was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, juggling the tennis calendar by shifting from May to September. The French tennis federation said Tuesday it wi...

Mar 17, 2020

AP source: Saints, Brees agree on 2-year, $50 million deal

NEW ORLEANS - The Saints and record-setting quarterback Drew Brees have agreed on a two-year, $50 million contract, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press ...

Mar 17, 2020

With trials looming,IOC could adjust Olympic qualifying

The IOC on Tuesday spelled out contingency plans to adapt qualifying procedures for about 4,700 spots still up for grabs for the Tokyo Games, in a nod to the realities of a sports calendar being shuff...

Mar 17, 2020

Panthers: Newton can seek trade; QB says didn't request it

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Panthers announced they have given quarterback Cam Newton permission to seek a trade - although the former league MVP responded by saying he never requested one. Panthers general...

Mar 17, 2020

COVID-19 forces NFLer Anthong Auclair to adopt alternative training methods

The COVID-19 pandemic has Canadian tight end Antony Auclair channelling his inner Sylvester Stallone as he prepares for the upcoming NFL season. The six-foot-six, 256-pound Auclair agreed Monday to a ...

Mar 17, 2020

Toronto Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams undergoes knee procedure

Toronto Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams underwent a minor knee procedure Tuesday, ironically taking advantage of rugby league's hiatus due to COVID-19 to get healthy. The club said the former All Bl...

Mar 17, 2020

Olympic torch relay goes on; Tokyo seeks crowd 'restraint'

Tokyo Olympic organizers are pushing ahead with the Japanese leg of the torch relay despite the threat of the spreading coronavirus. The Olympic flame, which is due to arrive on Friday from Greece, is...

Mar 17, 2020

Scratched: Kentucky Derby now set for September due to virus

The Kentucky Derby was postponed from May to September on Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic. Churchill Downs officials said the race will move from May 2 to Sept. 5, marking the first time i...

Mar 17, 2020